5 Reasons Why Golden Retrievers Are The Perfect Family Dog

I was just reading this morning that 99% of dog owners consider their dog a member of the family. And in that same study, 86-99% of people say that their dog helps improve their mental health. I can think of no better dog than the golden retriever. Here are 5 reasons why golden retrievers are the perfect family dog. 5 Reasons Why Golden Retrievers Are Practically Perfect Golden Retrievers are quiet for the most part. According to AZ Animals , while all dogs DO bark, Golden Retrievers tend to not bark with every movement they see. They only bark for "important reasons". You can also train them to bark only when you want them to according to the website. Golden Retrievers do enjoy staying active as well. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) They are more than happy to lounge by your side all day but if you are up and active, they want to be too. They enjoying chasing, running, retrieving, or just about any activity you want to take part in. They want to please you. Golden Retrievers Are Loyal and Smart Golden Retrievers are loyal. They are sometimes referred to as "velcro dogs" due to how much they love you. They aren't needy per se but they are for sure at their happiest when their owners are near. Golden Retrievers typically pick their favorite family member but they love everyone in the family. Winnie in studio Golden Retrievers are resilient. They are the type of breed that will adapt quickly to a new situation. Want to add another dog? No problem. Or maybe it's time for a child of the two legged variety. Easy Peasy for the Golden. And last but not least, Golden Retrievers are smart. As a matter of fact, while they seem goofy and silly they are actually in the top five smartest dog breeds in the world. So many reasons to love golden retrievers.